The 17th Annual Report, 1965W J WedlakeCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) pp. 2 – 3. A year of continuing success. Mention of Nancy Smith Memorial Fund. On site, much time spent on backfilling. Paying for this to be done would free members for more fruitful occupations. Three members have found ‘the time to get themselves married…’ Congratulations to Austin De-Ath, Michael Owen and John Maddacott

Excavations: Nettleton Scrubb; Camerton; Wallmead, Timsbury; Southstoke Camertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) pp. 3 – 4. Examination of the SW corner of the settlement at Nettleton Scrubb. A defensive ditch found at Camerton. Excavation of a barrow at Wallmead, Timsbury. Exploratory excavation confirmed a Roman site at Southstoke.

Industrial ArchaeologyCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) pp. 4 – 5. Report on Conference held at the YMCA on 22nd November 1964. Mention of Stroud Museum, naming contributors. Also includes comment on the failure of volunteers to make reports on the industrial archaeology of parishes they were to investigate.

ExcursionsCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) p. 5. Excursions are more difficult to organise ‘now that one in six has a motor car’

Conference on Local History and ArchCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) pp. 5 – 6. March 14th 1965. Successful. Further conference in the Spring of 1966.

PublicationsCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) p. 6. Sale of Camerton Report steady. Preparations for the publication of the Nettleton Scrubb work. Report on the Temple of Apollo written. A paper on the Society’s excavations at Bath City Wall and the Church of St James, Southgate, submitted for publication in the 1966 volume of the Somerset Archaeology and Natural History Proceedings. Several reports on smaller excavations.

HeadquartersCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) pp. 6 – 7. Still at Gay Street. Thanks to Dr and Mrs Hilliard for alternative offer, which after consideration was declined, being a basement. Thanks again to Miss S Lloyd for payment of the Rates.

Society’s RepresentationCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) p. 7. At Conferences sponsored by CBA, BARG, Somerset Archaeological Society, City of Bath Excavation Committee and Group 13 of the CBA

Jumble SaleCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) p. 7. Next sale will be on 18th March at Camerton. Donations can be left at H.Q, 8 Gay Street or Miss Melluish’ shop in York Street.

CamertoniaCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) p. 7. Activities only to be made known at meetings as cost of postage of individual notices becoming prohibitive. Members urged to pass information to others who cannot attend the meetings.

Society’s RulesCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) p. 7. Now finalised and legal opinion taken. To be presented at AGM for approval.

ThanksCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) p. 8. Thanks to Committee and all other workers.

Bath MuseumCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) p. 8. Suggestion that part of the B.L.S.I should be used to house the contents of the former Bath Museum which have, shamefully, been in storage for 35 years. Reflects badly on the City.

Treasurer’s Report 1965M F JaineCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) pp. 9 – 13. Continuing thanks to Carnegie Trust U.K.and the Trustees of the Haverfield Bequest for their support. Thanks to Miss Lloyd for continuing to pay the rates for H.Q.

LecturesCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) p. 16. Secretary Mr P Greening has arranged an attractive series of lectures. Members urged to attend. (See also P 16).

New membersCamertonia 11 Part 1 (1965) pp. 17 – 20.

About BACAS

BACAS is an active and friendly society for everyone interested in the archaeology of Bath and a large distance around. We have a programme of lectures and excursions for members, together with newsletters and a journal, Camertonia. We carry out excavations and have a high reputation for our geophysics surveys.